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Sebring excited for 8-man season

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While not currently sanctioned by the OHSAA, 8-man football took another step toward reaching that goal. The Ohio High School Football Coaches Association announced in late June that it would be hosting an 8-man football state championship starting this season. The Northern 8 is the only ...

Scrappers fall to Spikes 9-4

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NILES — The first three innings of Saturday’s game between the State College Spikes and Mahoning Valley Scrappers included a trio of rare events. Two went the Scrappers’ way, but they weren’t enough to offset the one that favored the Spikes. In the end, State College walked away with ...

Jarry returns to Penguins on 5-year deal

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PITTSBURGH — New Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operation Kyle Dubas made it a point to travel to Edmonton recently to meet with two-time All-Star goaltender Tristan Jarry. Dubas walked into the sit-down with an open mind. He walked out of it convinced Jarry remains Pittsburgh’s ...

Summer provides a wide variety for anglers

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Bass anglers are entering the season when they can practice catching fish on a variety of lures and tactics. The largemouth bass spawn is finished, the females have recovered and the bucks have abandoned their guard duty over this year’s fry. Water temperatures at our local reservoirs are ...

Fitch Athletics Hall of Fame inductees announced

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=AUSTINTOWN — Twelve individual former student-athletes, one coach, two teams and one contributor are set to be inducted Sept. 16 into the Austintown Fitch Athletic Hall of Fame. The 2023 inductees will be introduced at the Sept. 15 Fitch home football game. An induction banquet will follow ...